- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Jordan
- Lugano
- Amman
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lugano, Switzerland compared to Amman, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lugano (Switzerland) is 96% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 4.000 | + 255% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 13 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.862 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.105 | + 284% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.59 (Dinar 1.131) | Dinar 1.145 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6.00 (Dinar 4.262) | Dinar 1.600 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.33 (Dinar 2.366) | Dinar 0.500 | + 373% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 7 (Dinar 5.211) | Dinar 2.340 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.00 (Dinar 2.131) | Dinar 1.650 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.00 (Dinar 2.131) | Dinar 1.300 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.67 (Dinar 1.186) | Dinar 3.910 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 8 (Dinar 5.683) | Dinar 15 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.80 (Dinar 1.992) | Dinar 1.002 | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.38 (Dinar 1.691) | Dinar 0.270 | + 526% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Lugano (Switzerland) is 132% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,200 (Dinar 1,563) | Dinar 558 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,742 (Dinar 1,237) | Dinar 407 | + 204% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 157 (Dinar 111) | Dinar 45 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,198 (Dinar 851) | Dinar 314 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,039 (Dinar 738) | Dinar 223 | + 231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 78 (Dinar 56) | Dinar 23 | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 48 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 31 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 579 (Dinar 411) | Dinar 292 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 135 (Dinar 96) | Dinar 122 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 15 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 4.798 | + 117% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 24 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 5.709 | + 198% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Lugano (Switzerland) is 27% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 97 (Dinar 69) | Dinar 63 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 48 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 55 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 85 (Dinar 60) | Dinar 74 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 93 (Dinar 66) | Dinar 73 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Lugano (Switzerland) is 6% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,000 (Dinar 18,470) | Dinar 25,000 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.77 (Dinar 1.257) | Dinar 0.830 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 44 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 30 | + 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 25 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 8 | + 133% | |
| Personal Care | + 152% | |||
| Personal Care in Lugano (Switzerland) is 152% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 2.626 | + 265% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 43 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 5.547 | + 455% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 114 (Dinar 81) | Dinar 22 | + 268% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 8 (Dinar 5.402) | Dinar 2.887 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.87 (Dinar 4.167) | Dinar 3.203 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.24 (Dinar 3.724) | Dinar 3.171 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.02 (Dinar 2.145) | Dinar 1.200 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.82 (Dinar 2.713) | Dinar 2.503 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 38 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 5.240 | + 411% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Lugano (Switzerland) is 66% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 65 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 31 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 32 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 16 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 118 (Dinar 84) | Dinar 22 | + 285% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 85 (Dinar 60) | Dinar 33 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 8 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 3.25 (Dinar 2.309) | Dinar 2.730 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6.00 (Dinar 4.262) | Dinar 4.000 | + 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 556 (Dinar 395) | Dinar 410 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.40 (Dinar 0.284) | Dinar 0.040 | + 610% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 85 (Dinar 60) | Dinar 46 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (Dinar 5.328) | Dinar 1.850 | + 188% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,536 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lugano (Switzerland) is 66% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 2,654
(CHF 3,736)
in Lugano
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,600
in Amman.
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